All my soakings and drenchings lie at his state-room door.

I hardly think I shall ever forgive him; every twinge of the rheumatism, which I still occasionally feel, is directly referable to him.

The Immortals have a reputation for clemency; and _they_ may pardon him; but he must not dun me to be merciful.

But my personal feelings toward the man shall not prevent me from here doing him justice.

In most things he was an excellent seaman; prompt, loud, and to the point; and as such was well fitted for his station.